Itinerant Gifted Teacher

Position Description:

• The Itinerant Teacher of Gifted/Talented is responsible for providing gifted or talented services to qualifying students per the students IEP.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Develops an appropriate curriculum in order to meet the needs of each G/T student as dictated by the IEP.
• Completes accurately and on time all IEPs progress reports service logs and any other required documentation.
• Writes/facilitates IEPs for G/T students.
• Creates an aesthetic environment in which students can develop their individual talents. When applicable provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their talents to appropriate audiences.
• Participates in annual exhibits/performances sponsored by the G/T department.
• Screens students for possible G/T eligibility.
• Ability to travel to multiple school sites.
• Attends all required professional developments.
• Utilizes the high-quality curriculum that is being implemented by the district as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Gifted/Talented ESY Assistive Technology Coordinator.

Skills and Qualifications:

• We seek detail-oriented independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

• Bachelors degree and a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or Ancillary certification in gifted talent music visual arts or drama.
• Masters degree (gifted teachers).
• Proficient in Excel Word Power Point and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of the Individualized Education Process.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to use data to make decisions and recommendations.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree.

Physical Involvement:

• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Standing walking reaching bending and lifting up to 10 pounds is required.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Required Experience:

IC